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Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

A new study of the microbial ecosystem in sourdough finds that using different types of flour fosters distinct bacterial communities, and that these differences contribute to the variation of ...

Microorganisms are essential to grassland soil ecosystems and play a critical role in biogeochemical cycles. Microbial communities can be classified into distinct ecological groups based on common ...

Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...

From the fuzzy feeling on your teeth to the unfortunate condition of halitosis, bacteria shape mouth health. When dental illnesses take hold, diagnosis and treatment is necessary, but identifying the ...